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In this week's Outlook, we are spotlighting the beautiful citrus from Twin Peaks Orchards! Also, we recap local chicories from J. Marchini Farms and discuss availability of fresh flowers for Valentine's Day. - https://mailchi.mp/6d9e5a76d6cc/pemarketoutlook02-04-21

This week's Market Outlook features two things that go well together, Twin Peaks Orchards citrus & J.Marchini Farms chicories! Also featured is important news on fresh flowers and local farm availability.

Chicories are in and beautiful from J.Marchini Farms in LeGrand, California. Chicories are great in salads, braised, roasted and grilled. Add to pastas, soups, risotto, and pizzas. Complimentary flavors are olive oil, vinegars like balsamic, capers, citrus, bacon, walnuts, creme fraiche, tuna, and cheeses like bay bleu or gorgonzola. We are currently sourcing 5 varieties; Radicchio Treviso -12 ct. cases Rosa Radicchio - 8 ct. cases Castelfranco - 12 ct. cases... Radicchio - 12 ct. cases/each Puntarelle - 12 ct. cases See more

Our latest Market Outlook features chicories from J.Marchini Farms located in LeGrand, Ca. Also included is important information on strawberries and stemberries for Valentine's Day menus. Get your pre-orders in as early as possible. Highlighted as well are edible flower varieties from Fresh Origins which we encourage pre-orders as well. As always our current look at local farm availability.

Love is in the air! So are local chicories. In this week's Outlook we are featuring beautiful chicories from J. Marchini Farms, including the dazzling Rosa Radicchio. We also cover Fresh Origins edible flowers and their availability for the Valentine's Day weekend.- https://mailchi.mp/1a0b0f2ad488/pemarketoutlook012821

As the weather gets colder, a hot cup of coffee can warm the day. We are proud to partner with Cholate Fish Coffee Roasters and offer three locally roasted coffee beans right here in Sacramento! Jose Maria Oliveira 5# bags whole & ground bean Jose Maria Oliveira Espresso 5# bags whole and ground bean Santa Licia Decaf 5# bags whole and ground bean #SUPPORTLOCAL #buylocal

Organic fuyu persimmons from Twin Peaks Orchards, available by the flat only. Keep an eye out for their Amagaki persimmons too, coming soon!

Our latest Market Outlook features our new partnership with Chili Smith, a local heirloom bean distributor. We also made some delicious seasonal changes to our Consumer Box program, and the latest local farm availability.

Wild River Farm are currently supplying us with tropikiwi which are known for tropical, slightly tart flavor and has a gorgeous color that ranges from golden to a light green. 20# cases We also have organically grown Wild River green kiwi, known for its sweet tangy flavor and vibrant green color. 36ct case or 108ct cases available.

The Local Consumer box is loaded and we love the Fall changes! Red kurri & honeynut squash from Uncle Ray, shiitakes from Dragon Gourmet, Riverdog Farms Bloomsdale spinach, La Tourangelle basil oil, Cypress Grove Purple Haze goat cheese, Wild River kiwi, Cal Organics lacinato kale, Larsen Apple Barn gala apples, local mandarins, and local heirloom beans. Enjoy this bounty! #eatlocal #SUPPORTLOCAL

Our Veggie Consumer box has gone through a major seasonal overhaul! As the great summer bounty winds down and temperatures change, fall/winter veggies make their way. We are happy to feature Uncle Ray's butternut squash, Brussels sprouts from Half Moon Bay, @calorganicfarms Nantes carrots, baby yams, green & red chards, broccoli and more! Enjoy the bounty! #eatlocal #SUPPORTLOCAL

We have made a couple changes to the Salad Consumer box! We replaced mixed greens with @riverdogfarm Bloomsdale spinach & lacinato kale, we added avocados, and replaced little gems with living butter lettuce. Keep an eye out for other exchanges to the Fruit, Veggies, and Local Consumer boxes.

We made some seasonal changes to the Fruit Mix Consumer box! We have added @stillwaterorchards red crimson pears, @wildriverfruit kiwi, as well as local mandarins and pomegranates. Keep an eye out for changes to the Salad, Veggie, and Local Consumer boxes. Enjoy the bounty!

It's officially California kiwi season! Get that fuzzy feeling with locally grown green kiwi and tropikiwi. We are also showcasing North Fork Chai's pumpkin chai this week. This wonderful chai concentrate is not limited to beverages, add it to pastries for a delicious and spicy autumn flavor.- https://mailchi.mp/6e471ffc0e87/pemarketoutlook102220

Our latest Market Outlook features @wildriverfruit kiwis, @northforkchaico pumpkin chai, Fall decorative goodies, and the latest farm availability.

Our latest Market Outlook features Fall/Winter squashes from Uncle Ray Yeung. Del Rio Botanicals persimmons, salad mix, braising mix, red frisee, and wild arugula. Always included is the latest farm availability.

The pick of the patch! Beautiful, locally grown winter squash is officially in full swing. Also, gorgeous Fuyu persimmons from Del Rio are in, the perfect addition to fall menus. Plus, check out our additional items we are currently offering from Del Rio now that they have returned from their brief hiatus. - https://mailchi.mp/0a3ac22ec2/pemarketoutlook100120-8334549

So exciting for the start of persimmon season! We are currently stocking #local fuyu persimmons from Del Rio Botanicals in West Sacramento. The Del Rio fuyu persimmons are sweet and mild, ready to eat as soon as they are picked. Great in salads, on a cheese board, baked, or out of hand! 24ct cases